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Carrot Cake Banana Bread Recipe

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This Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines the moistness of banana bread with the warm spices and texture of carrot cake, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced and studded with shredded carrots, this delightful loaf is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or snack time.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice into the wet ingredients to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Stir the batter gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the bread light in texture.
  6. Add Carrots: Fold in the shredded carrots evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Add Mashed Bananas: Pour in the mashed bananas and mix until everything is just combined, making sure the bananas are evenly dispersed.
  8. Bake the Bread: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the Loaves: Allow the banana bread loaves to cool completely in their pans on a wire rack before frosting.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and well combined.
  11. Add Flavorings and Sugar: Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth and creamy.
  12. Frost the Bread: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread loaves.
  13. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crushed pecans and shredded carrots over the frosted loaves for a decorative and tasty finish.
  14. Serve and Store: Slice and enjoy your carrot cake banana bread. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure the bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the bread tender.
  • If desired, substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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